| Description | Golden Princess Agave (Agave victoriae-reginae) is a variegated form of Agave victoriae-reginae. These particular plants maybe Agave Victoria-reginae aureo marginata Variegata. |
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| Pronunciation | (a-GAH-vee)(vik-TOR-ee-ay)(ree-JIN-ay-ee) |
| Plant Type | Succulents, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | dry out between waterings |
| Soil & Site | well drained |
| Growing Media | well drained, cactus and succulent mix |
| Temperature | hardy to 10-15° F |
| Flowers | greenish colored inflorescence can reach 5 meters, takes about 20 years to flower |
| Leaves | A symmetrical rosette made up of numerous keel-shaped, dark green leaves with gold longitudinal markings; the tip of each leaf has a black spine. |
| Dimensions | 1 foot high, 1-2 feet spread |
| Propagation | offsets |
| Cultivar Origin | The variegated form was originally selected and stabilized in Japan, where it is widely known by the cultivar name 'Kazo Bana' (named by variegated plant expert Yoshimichi Hirose). Early unofficial and invalid Latinized names included Aurea Marginata and Variegata. Horticulturist Mary Irish gave it the accepted English cultivar name 'Golden Princess' in 2002 to comply with botanical naming rules. (This information came from an AI Google search with some confirmation from other sources) Seems to be some 'Botanical Confusion'. |
| Misc Facts | San Marcos Growers call this plant Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Princess'. Tony Avent also lists it as 'Kazo Bana'. So much confusion.AKA: Yellow marginated Queen Victoria Agave, Agave Golden Princess, Agave Kazo Bana |
| Notes & Reference | San Marcos Growers web site and various other sites, difficult to find info on this plant |
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